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Definition of Microcytic
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Microcytic: Literally, referring to any abnormally small cell; in practice, referring to an abnormally small red blood cell. For example, microcytic anemia is characterized by small red blood cells. The opposite of microcytic is macrocytic.